HR clarifies some questions regarding compensation modernization rollout
After bringing employees up to pay grade minimums, other salary adjustments will have to wait.
Pa. funding for state-related universities still in limbo
Senate set to return next week; House’s next step still unknown.
Trustees chair steps down abruptly and resigns from Board
Browning cites “unanticipated personal matter”; Board’s secretary Rosalyn Jones also has left Pitt.
Fritz says panic buttons now in 400 classrooms
Officials give “sneak peak” at Staff Council Spotlight of new safety measures.
Changes over the summer brought slew of new leaders
Dean searches will start this fall; Chancellor Gabel exploring what qualities best for next provost.
University Hall debuts with room for 81 students
The space on top floors of the University Club was most recently used by Family House.
Business dean reports on hiring of professor who was facing investigation
In a letter to faculty and staff, Anderson says no one at Pitt was aware of Michigan State allegations.
Ribbon-cutting event celebrates completion of solar energy project
Vast facility near airport now offsets 18 percent of Pitt’s annual power consumption.
Senate President Kear ready to tackle new and old issues
Campus safety, generative AI in Pitt research among items for Sept. 6 meeting.
Fences block Hillman sidewalks, but don’t worry, it’s still open
Construction work will be ongoing through 2024 on final phase of full renovation.
Gallagher’s 2022 pay ranked in middle of pack for public colleges
Chronicle of Higher Education’s list said Gabel’s salary at Minnesota was in same range.
Godley adds interim vice provost of undergraduate studies title
Manfredi returns temporarily as associate vice provost; April Belback promoted.
World Historical Gazetteer helps visualize place data
The Pitt project will hold public sessions to get ideas to make it more useful and more usable.
No big parking changes this fall, but more EV stations coming
POGOH bikes are in, but e-scooters are out; some bus routes will change this fall.
Two projects will receive $500,000 from Pitt Seed program
Five new proposals selected for next cohort will get up to $75,000 to demonstrate proof of concept.
Follow along with rec center and arena construction on live webcams
Other projects, on and off campus, will keep crews busy for several years.
Faculty discuss best practices in dealing with student absences
Engineering professor says the first step is being prepared with policy on missed exams.
Innovation in education: Brusilovsky working on adaptive textbooks
The goal is to assess users’ progress and point them toward individualized next steps.
Gabel joins 12 other college leaders in free expression initiative
The program focused on civic education fits into Pitt’s Year of Discourse and Dialogue.
Lyke says building relationships and solving problems the keys to her job
At Staff Council event, athletic director says she’s looking forward to new facilities.